President Vladimir Putin has called for politicians, high-ranking figures and their loved ones to return home to the “Motherland”. Photo: Getty
“When an African becomes rich, his bank accounts are in Switzerland. He travels to France for Medical treatment.
He invests in Germany. He buys from Dubai. He consumes Chinese. He prays in Rome or Mecca. His children study in Europe. He travels to Canada, USA, Europe for tourism.
If he die, he will be buried in his native country of Africa.

Let them lick dust like snakes, Like crawling things on the ground! Let them come trembling out of their strongholds To Hashem our God; Let them fear and dread You! Micah 7:17 (The Israel Bible™)
A coin snake. (Credit: Flickr/Screenshot)
A snake wriggling out from between the stones of the Western Wall in search of a meal brought with it a message straight from Jewish mystical teachings; connecting the archetypal enemy of man with the High Priest in the Temple, and also, perhaps, serving as a harbinger of the Messiah.
Women who went to the Kotel (Western Wall) on Wednesday were shocked to see a snake crawling out from between the ancient stones. The Coin Snake, common to the region, is not venomous but it is similar in appearance to the deadly viper also found in Israel. The snake was

Reverend Billy Graham on his 99th birthday. (Screenshot)
Reverend Billy Graham, a powerful advocate of Israel and one of the most influential Evangelical leaders of the era, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 99.
In a career that spanned six decades and reached all corners of the world, his message of faith was listened too by over 215 million followers. Recently, Newsmax voted Reverend Graham one of the most influential Evangelicals in America, praising him for his influence that crossed all boundaries.
“Graham opposed racial segregation in the 1950s, integrated his services, and worked to dismantle the black and white divide in America’s church,” the article read. “He advised U.S. presidents on spiritual matters over the course of five decades.”
In particular,

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President Trump is headed to the Holy Land, leaving behind a domestic media frenzy over alleged campaign collusion with Russia.
But the reconstituted Jewish high court, the nascent Sanhedrin, has a plan for the beleaguered president to obtain a massive blessing for himself and the world – pray at the Temple Mount.
The Sanhedrin, a group of prominent rabbinical leaders who re-formed the ancient body of Jewish judges which was once the legislative body of Israel, said President Trump would help the cause of world peace by praying at the sacred location.
They’re not the only ones encouraging Trump to take such a step.
“I love this idea by the Israeli Sanhedrin for President Trump to visit the Temple Mount when he is in Israel,”

“And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly.” Judges 3:21 (The Israel Bible™)
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Russian media has announced that Andrey Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, was shot and killed by an assailant. Several witnesses claim the gunman shouted, “Allahu Akhbar” (God is great, in Arabic) before firing at least eight shots. Three other people were reportedly shot in the attack.
There are also reports that the gunman yelled,””We die in Aleppo, you die here” and “don’t forget Aleppo, Syria”. Aleppo is the besieged city in Syria presently undergoing a human-rights crisis. Though Russia and Turkey are on opposing sides of the conflict in Syria, they have been cooperating in efforts to evacuate civilians

By Victor Ochieng
Black people are generally very religious. They register high numbers in churches. This can also be drawn from the high number of Black celebrities who thank God whenever they win awards, acknowledging that God has a hand in their success. This is why atheism isn’t so much linked to the Black community.
In reality, however, there are many atheists and non-believer Blacks, including high profile celebrities. Below is a list of some of them:
Samuel L. Jackson – He’s among the most famous and top rated Black actors of all time. Jackson is one actor who believes his talent isn’t God-given because, as he puts it, “I work at it. I still learn, I read.”
Chris Rock – He ranks among the world’s greatest comedians of all time. Although Rock comes from a Christian

By Victor Ochieng
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the number of hate incidents have risen since Republican Donald Trump won the presidential election. Right from his campaigns, it was clear that he was relying on bigotry and politics of hate to navigate his way to the most powerful office on the planet.
It’s a dark day for America! Who could’ve thought that someone in his right mind would vote for Trump, let alone the candidate getting enough votes to win the presidency?
Trump openly advocated for a total ban on Muslims setting foot in the U.S. He didn’t rule out the possibility of having a special registry for Americans who adhere to the Muslim faith. Trump openly ridiculed women based on their bodies, and, during the last stretch of his campaign, a recording surfaced

By Victor Ochieng
Word on the internet has it that Pastor Jamal Bryant finally popped the “will you marry me?” question to his sweetheart, R&B singer Tweet. And, as expected, Tweet answered in the affirmative.
Good for the couple.
A lot of great things are happening in Tweet’s life. Her fans waited patiently for her return to the music scene, and when she made a comeback, she came back bigger, releasing her “Charlene” album. She also assisted Solange in her “1 Seat At The Table” album.
Another amazing development is that the southern hummingbird found love in 2016 with Pastor Bryant.
From their social media posts, it was clear that the two were deeply in love. They first went public with their relationship on national TV, declaring on The Preachers show that they were a

By Victor Ochieng
Racism in America is a disease that has robbed many people of opportunities and has even resulted in uncountable loss of lives. Many leaders, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations have made efforts to root out racism from within the American society to no avail.
A lot more needs to be done, and different people have their opinions on how best to go about it.
During the 2016 Global Leadership Summit, Bishop T.D. Jakes held a discussion with Bill Hybels on systemic racism and the criminal justice system, which has been widely criticized as a corrupt, racist, and biased system that only works against minorities, more so against African Americans.
Hybels started by asking Jakes about his view on why not so much is being achieved in spite of spirited efforts

(Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui)A protester holds a placard during a rally by hundreds of Christians against recent attacks on churches nationwide, in Mumbai, February 9, 2015. Five churches in the Indian capital New Delhi have reported incidents of arson, vandalism and burglary. The latest was reported last week when an individual stole ceremonial items.
Hindu Extremism Rising 7 Years After Mass Slaughter of Christians
One such attack occurred in August in the village of Katholi where 29 Christians were tortured and beaten for refusing to deny their faith in Jesus Christ, which was reported by a number of persecution watchdog groups, including Open Doors.
Some organizations, such as Christian Aid Mission, a foreign mission board that assists native missionaries